Spine Flashcards
1
Q
The number of the spine vertebrae?
A
7 cervical 12 thoracic 5 lumbar 5 sacral - fuse to from sacrum 4 more form the coccyx
2
Q
C1 name
C2 name
Function
A
Atlas - supports weight of head - large articulating surface - no vertebral body
Axis
The two are fused to form the odontoid peg. Held in position by the cruciate ligament.
It allows rotation of the head and neck - pivot joint
3
Q
Lumbar vertebrae grow in size…
A
The are larger as they are supporting more of the body’s weight
4
Q
Osteoarthritis
A
If cartilage of either joint wears away and exposes bone
5
Q
Job of the sacrum
A
Transmits the weight of the body to the pelvis
6
Q
Learn diagram of the vertebrae
A
See anatomy booklet
